Lincoln Police have released new details in a motorcycle crash at 27th Street and Cornhusker Highway that killed a 29-year-old Lincoln man. LPD says witnesses reported the motorcycle was speeding and ran the red light and collided with a black 2022 Ford F150 truck.
Investigators say when officers arrived at the accident scene the motorcycle was not there. Witnesses reported a truck drove up to the accident scene and the occupants picked up the motorcycle, put it in the bed of the truck and drove away. The Ford 350 was found in a parking lot in the area. LPD says the motorcycle was recovered and one of the occupants, 25-year-old Taylor Arizola of Lincoln, was arrested and lodged in jail for suspicion of Tampering with Evidence.
The investigation also resulted in the driver of the pickup involved in the collision, 37-year-old Jared Burt of Lincoln, being cited for suspicion of Driving Under the Influence. The driver of the motorcycle, 29- year-old Erik Calhoun of Lincoln, was transported to the hospital where he died from his injuries.
“We would like to extend our condolences to Eric’s family and friends,” LPD said in a statement. The Lincoln Police Department continues to ask those with additional information, including video evidence, to call our non-emergency number at 402-441-6000 or Crime Stoppers at 402-475-3600.